HANDBALL WOMEN'S LEAGUE
ABF Photo: Vicente Soler
Paula Garcia Avila (180 cm), pivot of Elda Prestigio 19 years, has returned to the track after recovering from the injury he suffered in full -in a preseason friendly match against Tertnes August Norwegian. The youth international, who continued to play for after surgery, has been more than five months 'dry dock' but now comes the time, the goal is the month of August fully able to meet the 2011/12 campaign. Paula spoke yesterday on the radio show 'THE PLAY' to OndaCien to tell us how was the journey of rehabilitation and how it addresses the upcoming season.
Nine months after an injury, finally return. Was it hard?
Well, the truth is that I have gotten along well. There have been season, there has been no break, I've seen games ... I do not know, I've been better.
Been almost all training apart ... ejercitándote
Yes, I tried not to miss practice to not disconnect the group. But it is always difficult because I was on the other hand, just came a little late because I had rehabilitation in the pool or had physio.
especially in recent weeks, did you have a lot of 'monkey' ball?
great deal, from I told the doctor that he could imagine coaching after five months ...
How have you experienced this period of recovery? How have your teammates ported the coaching staff and the board?
Okay, I've always been very sheltered by my peers, by the board and the coaching staff. Have been asking me and encouraging me especially. It makes it hard because you see your fellow train and you can only run, it is heavy and hard, but it bears.
And more rage, if possible, by the 'temporadón' that Elda has made?
Sure. I am very happy for the work they have done and the image that has been given, we were runners-up in league and Copa de la Reina. And I was sorry not to be a part, it is clear that I am the team, but I could be with them. It has been hard, but to see if next year can be repeated.
Now when resume contact with the court and friendly tournaments come, will you have some fear or respect for sudden movements, lack of trust perhaps?
No, I feel more secure. Having gone through this injury, I have the experience. Fear supongo que siempre hay, pero intento no pensar mucho en eso porque si el médico me ha dicho que estoy bien para entrenar quiere decir que estoy bien. El hecho de tener miedo sólo va a hacer que lo retrase.
Nos decías antes que te ves un poco reflejada en tu compañera Vane Amorós, que también sufrió lesiones graves cuando era joven y ahora es internacional…
Sí, soy muy joven y ya he tenido dos lesiones, pero de la otra rodilla no he tenido mucha queja y de esta espero tener menos o ninguna. Y sí me fijo en Vanessa porque a ella le operó el mismo médico que a mí y sólo hay que verla, ella está bien y no se queja de la knee. That is, the best ends in the league. I hope to continue and end up like her.
The last player who is your reference? One that has influenced you when you were little.
Well, we know how is the women's handball, broadcasts on TV are insignificant. But I remember Veronica's Square, I saw in a Mediterranean Games and I saw her a lot. Then, as the selection was going to the European and World, I have to say that Begoña Fernandez has also been a reference.
What international level there is a pivot that you especially like?
Yes, the pivot of Larvik, Heidi Loke, who will play in next season Györ-is a good showcase.
